brain morphological measurement brain weight 2010-05-17T01:27:51Z CMO:0000137 OBA:2050016 RNigam The weight of the brain, that is, its heaviness or the degree to which it is drawn toward the earth by gravity. The brain is the portion of the central nervous system enclosed within the cranium. It is composed of gray matter and white matter and is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. VT:0002176 clinical_measurement_ontology putamen volume